For years, Jack and Meg White of the garage rock duo The White Stripes told the press and fans that they were the youngest two of ten siblings. This 'brother-and-sister' story was part of their carefully crafted public image, which included a strict color palette of red, white, and black. However, in 2001, a Detroit newspaper uncovered public records proving that Jack and Meg were actually a divorced couple. They had married in 1996 and Jack had taken Meg's last name (White) as his own. Jack later explained that he felt the 'siblings' story allowed audiences to focus on the music and the innocence of their creative bond rather than their personal relationship drama. The band became icons of the 2000s rock revival, with 'Seven Nation Army' becoming a permanent fixture in sports stadiums worldwide.